Bhubaneswar, November 22: Odisha Police have stepped up their efforts under the ongoing Operation Thunder, significantly intensifying the crackdown on criminals and antisocial elements across the Central Range, according to Dr. Satyajit Naik, DIG, Central Range.

As part of the operation, police forces conducted vehicle checks in seven districts—Cuttack, Kendrapara, Puri, Nayagarh, Khordha, Jajpur, and Jagatsinghpur—on November 21. A total of 1,922 vehicles were inspected, and fines amounting to ₹5 lakh were imposed, Dr. Naik confirmed.

The police have been maintaining constant vigilance through blockades and vehicle inspections, focusing on targeting hardened criminals, seizing illegal drugs, dismantling arms networks, and curbing unauthorized cattle transportation. These operations also include random motor vehicle checks to ensure adherence to traffic regulations.

Dr. Naik emphasized that the intensified vehicle checks in the aforementioned districts are part of a broader strategy to curb illegal activities and ensure law enforcement.

"Operation Thunder continues to operate across the Central Range to enhance public safety, preventing criminal activity, and maintaining law and order," Dr. Naik stated.

The ongoing operation reflects the Central Range's commitment to enforcing traffic regulations while ensuring the safety and security of the public.